The above vacancy exists within the Information Technology Division and reports to the IT Systems
Manager.
The purpose of the role is to create digital experiences that are intuitive, engaging, and visual
appealing user interfaces accessible to users. The role requires researching user needs, creating
prototypes and wireframes, test usability, and iterate designs to optimize user satisfaction. They are
also responsible for creating a seamless experience that is visually appealing, enjoyable, and easy to
navigate.
The UX Developer will be responsible for creating intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing digital
experiences that enhance user accessibility and satisfaction. This role involves researching user
needs, developing wireframes and prototypes, testing usability, and iterating designs to optimize the
overall user experience. The ideal candidate will ensure that SAMRO’s systems offer seamless
navigation and a high-quality user interface.
Preferred Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar design tools.
- Experience in front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- C# knowledge would be advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a user-centred design mindset.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Goals:
- Continuously refine SAMRO’s design system, ensuring scalability, consistency, and efficiency
across all digital products.
- Develop and maintain style guides, reusable UI components, and design tokens to
standardize design principles.
- Establish a centralized repository for UX/UI design standards, best practices, and component
libraries.
- Ensure accessibility and usability guidelines are well-documented and adhered to across
teams.
- Work closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to align UX/UI solutions
with business goals.
- Advocate for user-centred design principles in all product development discussions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create intuitive, visually compelling, and accessible user interfaces for web and mobile
applications.
- Ensure consistency and coherence in UI components across platforms, maintaining brand
identity.
- Perform user research, surveys, and feedback sessions to understand user behaviours,
needs, and pain points.
- Analyse research findings to inform data-driven design decisions and enhance user
satisfaction.
- Transform business goals, user needs, and technical constraints into innovative and practical
UX/UI solutions.
- Develop user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to communicate design
concepts.
- Design interfaces that are fully responsive, ensuring seamless experiences across various
devices and screen sizes.
- Implement WCAG accessibility standards, ensuring inclusivity for users of all abilities.
- Work closely with developers, product managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to
align design with project goals.
- Provide clear design documentation and assets for smooth hand-offs to development teams.
- Leverage HTML, CSS, JavaScript knowledge to create interactive prototypes and validate
design interactions.
- Collaborate with developers to ensure design feasibility and technical accuracy. (C#
experience is a plus.)
- Advocate for user-centred design principles, usability best practices, and accessibility
standards within the organization.
- Stay updated on emerging UX trends, tools, and methodologies to continuously enhance
design quality.
Minimum requirements:
- A Degree or diploma in UI/Design/Computer Science or related Qualification
- 2 years’ experience in a UX/UI design.
- 3 to 5 years minimum relevant working experience.
- Experience in UX/Interaction design specifically for web and mobile applications/platforms
preferred.
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar design tools.
- Knowledge (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to prototype
- C# knowledge would be advantageous.
- Experience in building and maintaining a design system.
- A portfolio of work demonstrating a proven track record for solving difficult UX design
problems and simplifying difficult requirements to intuitive interfaces for customers.
- User-Centered Design (UCD) Principles
- Strong visual design skills (layout, typography, colour theory).
- Prototyping and usability testing
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Project Management skills
- Experience with design systems and component-based frameworks (e.g., Material Design,
Tailwind CSS).
Core Competencies:
- Have visual design skills
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrated mastery of typography, colour and layout
- Data analysis and reporting
- Relationship management
- Decision-making
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Organising ability
- Problem solving ability
- Customer focused
- Ability to lead
- Team player
- Time management skills
If you are confident that you have the necessary qualification and experience to perform the above
mentioned duties, please forward your CV in confidence to HR, to recruit@samro.org.za.
Closing Date: 13 th February 2025
All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity policy.